Press

• June 8, 2017

  Release of the Financial System Review

  Opening statement Stephen S. Poloz Ottawa, Ontario

  Press conference following the release of the Financial System Review.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements Research Topic(s): Credit and credit aggregates, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Housing, Regional economic developments, Sectoral balance sheet
• June 8, 2017

  Household vulnerabilities have moved higher, but the financial system remains resilient

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  Household indebtedness and housing market imbalances—the most important vulnerabilities for the Canadian financial system—have moved higher over the past six months, the Bank of Canada said today in its Financial System Review (FSR).

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• June 1, 2017

  Bank of Canada issues commemorative $10 bank note to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today began circulating the $10 commemorative bank note that celebrates the 150^th anniversary of Confederation. Canadians can now obtain this special note at financial institutions. Only 40 million notes are being issued—roughly one for every Canadian.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 25, 2017

  Upgrading the Payments Grid: The Payoffs Are Greater Than You Think

  Remarks Sylvain Leduc Payments Canada Toronto, Ontario

  Deputy Governor Sylvain Leduc discusses how upgrading Canada’s core payment systems will contribute to financial stability and help the Bank keep inflation on target.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Financial markets, Financial stability, Financial system regulation and policies, Monetary policy implementation, Payment clearing and settlement systems
• May 24, 2017

  Payments Canada - Speech (Webcasts)

  

  Upgrading the Payments Grid: The Payoffs Are Greater Than You Think - Deputy Governor Sylvain Leduc speaks before Payments Canada. (12:00 (ET) approx.)

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts
• May 24, 2017

  Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 10, 2017

  Bank of Canada to participate in Doors Open Ottawa

  The Bank of Canada is pleased to announce its participation in Doors Open Ottawa 2017.

  Content Type(s): Press, Announcements
• May 4, 2017

  Canada and Mexico both set to capitalize on current opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Poloz says

  Media Relations Mexico City, Mexico

  Canada and Mexico share economic traits that leave both well placed to face global challenges and capitalize on opportunities, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• May 4, 2017

  Canada and Mexico: Common Issues in Uncommon Times

  Remarks Stephen S. Poloz CanCham México and Club de Industriales Mexico City, Mexico

  Governor Stephen S. Poloz discusses how shared economic traits leave Canada and Mexico well placed to face global challenges.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Research Topic(s): Inflation targets, Interest rates, Monetary policy, Monetary policy and uncertainty, Recent economic and financial developments, Trade integration
• April 19, 2017

  Panel: International Monetary Fund

  

  

  FinTech and the Transformation of Financial Services — Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins participates in a panel discussion at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Webcasts Research Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech